Things to do
Transport
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Bus service
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A reliable bus service operates 7 days a week and is a great carefree option to travel the Island.
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There is only one bus route (route number 250) that does a loop from Picnic Bay jetty to Horseshoe Bay beachfront, stopping at the following major stops (shown in red on the interactive map below).
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Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal
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Base Backpackers
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Bungalow Bay Backpackers
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Forts Junction
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Arcadia/Alma Bay
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Supermarket/Kelly Street (Foodworks)
There are several other bus stops along the route that are shown in blue on the map below.
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Check out the Sunbus website for timetable and prices www.sunbus.com.au/magnetic-island
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Map of bus route
Click on the map icons to reveal photos and additional information about each point.
You can also use these points as 'starting points' or 'destination points' in Google Maps to help navigate to them.
Source: Road Runners Scooter Hire
Car & Moped Scooter Hire
Whether you're after an iconic pink 'Barbie' topless car, keen to cruise around on a scooter or relax in a sedan or 4x4, there is something for everyone.
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Tropical Topless
Topless 'Barbie' cars & mokes
Contact
138 Sooning St, Nelly Bay (near ferry terminal)
Ph: 4758 1111
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Arcadia Beach Guest House and Car Hire
Topless Suzuki 4x4, 5 seat & 8 seat 4x4
Contact
27 Marine Parade, Arcadia QLD 4819
Ph: 4778 5668
www.arcadiabeachguesthouse.com
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Road Runner Scooter Hire
Single & double seated scooter & trail bikes
Contact
56A Kelly St, Nelly Bay
Ph: 4778 5222
facebook.com/RoadRunnerScooterHire
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Magnetic 4x4 Rentals
4x4 vehicles
Contact
5 Kelly St, Nelly Bay QLD 4819
Ph: 0455 106 510
https://magneatic4x4rentals.simdif.com/
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SUV & 4x4
Contact
36 Mandalay Ave Nelly Bay
Ph: 4778 5126
https://mi-rentals-car-hire.business.site/
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Best of Magnetic Car Hire
Convertibles, 4x4 & sedans
Contact
3/147-151 Sooning St, Magnetic Island QLD 4819 (Adjacent to IGA near Ferry Terminal)
Ph: 4778 5955
www.bestofmagnetic.com/magnetic-island-car-hire
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Tropical Palms Resort and 4wd Hire
4x4
Contact
34 Picnic Street, Picnic Bay.
4778 5076
Taxi
Magnetic Maxi Service operate the taxi service on Magnetic Island with a station wagon and maxi taxis available.
A taxi rank is located at the Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, or a pick up can be arranged by calling 0432 207 186.
Bicycle, e-bike, e-scooter hire
FNF Adventure & Hire Centre bike hire
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Pedal around the Island to take in the sights at a slower pace.
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Too hot or just want to relax a bit more?
Try a modern e-bikes instead.
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36 Mandalay Ave, Nelly Bay.
Ph: 4778 5126
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Beam e-scooter
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You won't miss the bright purple e-scooters.
They operate only at Nelly Bay.
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Download the Beam app and get riding!
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